New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Investment) (Level 5)

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Gain the skills and competence to provide regulated investment advice and step into specialist roles within the financial services industry with the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Investment) (Level 5).

NZ$2,033

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (65 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Online

It will take a total of 6 months

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Provide a range of financial advice solutions to clients

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to recommend suitable investment options and strategies to clients in line with their needs and current regulations.

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Understand legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities

Gain full awareness of professional standards, obligations, and codes of conduct required for financial advisers operating in New Zealand.

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Analyse investment products and risks

Be capable of assessing different types of investment products, structures, their associated risks and benefits, and other factors to make informed recommendations.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme prepares you to offer expert, regulated investment advice, deepening your knowledge of investment products and financial legislation. You'll develop professional skills required for roles such as investment adviser or support roles in New Zealand's financial services sector. The course features four core modules, delivered fully online over 26 weeks, and is NZQA accredited.

Course Content

  • Financial Services Legislation and Regulations
  • Financial Advice and Economic Environment
  • Investment Solutions Theory
  • Investment Solutions Portfolio
  • Legal, ethical, and professional obligations to clients
  • Analysis of investment products, benefits, risks, and limitations

What you need to know first

NCEA Level 2 with a minimum of eight credits in English (four credits each in writing and reading), or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Applicants 20 years and over without the above must provide evidence of academic ability (e.g. written evidence, interview, referee checks).

Access to a laptop or desktop computer with camera and reliable broadband internet connection for online study.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Financial Services

  • Investment

  • Banking

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Investment Adviser

  • Paraplanner

  • Investment Adviser Support

  • Business Development Manager (Financial Services)